Information System Comsec Instructor/ Curriculum Developer

Start Date: 1999-01-01End Date: 2004-01-01

Contributed to revising, developing, and instructing common tier three courses and confidential military material to groups of 45 • Analyzed, designed, implemented, and evaluated learning strategies for naval basic instruction courses • Advised, and assisted with the training of team members on Communication Material Security • Provided technical support and classroom instruction for various sectors of the United States Armed Forces • Created, wrote, and developed training material for new products and services

Senior Security Engineer

Start Date: 2005-01-01End Date: 2005-12-01

Designed and implemented SBU connectivity to Field Offices throughout the FBI network using Cisco 7206 VAM Routers, Cisco Catalyst 4500 and 6500 Series switches with the Firewall Service Modules, the Cisco PIX 525 and 535 Firewalls, and the Cisco VPN Concentrator. • worked with sites to support DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory over VPN solutions using IPsec point-to-point tunnels over PPTP. • Created, wrote, edited and supported the Standard Operation Procedure Manual for VPN networks within the FBI. • Designed and implemented SBU connectivity to agencies needing connectivity for the eGovernment initiative including the National Finance Center using Cisco PIX 535 Firewalls and Cisco 2611 Routers. • Wrote and documented procedures and diagrams to support customers throughout the FBI network. • Configured point to point IPSec tunnels between the Cisco 7205 VAM routers and Cisco PIX 535 Firewalls throughout Field offices of the FBI. • Configured and supported the Cisco 3000 Series VPN Concentrators. • Supported experienced with Network Management Systems including Cisco IDS, and Cisco Works • Configured and Implemented Cisco 3550 Switches, as well as the Cisco 7206 Core Router with VPN Accelerator Module for VPN Connectivity to the sites

Senior Network Engineer

Start Date: 2002-11-01End Date: 2004-03-01

CRIUS, Inc • Evaluated COTS products for traffic shaping, compression, and VPN solutions. • Designed, upgraded, implemented new Cisco Routers and Switches throughout the Department of State including the Cisco 800, 2500, 2600, and 7200 VXR routers. • Configured, supported, and implemented change for Core Cisco 7200 VXR Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6509 Switches using the MSFC, as well as implementing connectivity using EIGRP through GRE tunnels to embassies throughout the world. • Designed, procured, configured, implemented, and supported Cisco 2611, 3640's, 3700's, 7200's Routers. • Tested, evaluated, and worked in parallel with IA for approval of Cisco Products including the Cisco 3700 Series Routers, the Cisco 800 Series Routers, and the upgrades of the IOS for approval by the Change Control Board. • Created, wrote, edited and supported the Standard Operation Procedure Manual for VPN networks within the Department of State. • Configured and supported EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Static Routes, and GRE tunnels to worldwide embassies on Cisco 7206 Routers, Cisco 3600 and 3700 Routers, Cisco 2611 and Cisco 1700 Series Routers • Lead engineer to develop, design, and test Cisco 1700 Series routers for VPN connectivity to post. • Designed, configured mobile VPN / wireless network modules for use at conferences and sites throughout the world • Designed, implemented and supported Frame-Relay and T1 encrypted circuits using Cylink Link and Frame Encryption devices (KV7 Encrptors) • Worked with management, embassies and customers to have work sites completely prepared for a successful evaluation • Trained the Operating Center on procedures to support the VPN networks to foreign posts using Safenet Devices and EIGRP Tunnels on their Cisco Routers. • Designed, implemented, and supported tail-circuit encryption for Embassies throughout the world using IPSec. • Integrated system tools for monitoring, configuration, and implementation for network stations throughout the Department of State Embassies. • Created, wrote, edited and supported the Standard Operation Procedure Manual for VPN networks within the Department of State. • Designed, implemented and supported Frame-Relay and T1 encrypted circuits using Cylink Link and Frame Encryption devices. • Work with management, embassies and customers to have work sites completely prepared for a successful evaluation. • Monitor and report on the status and progress of tail circuits. • Installed, configured, and implemented SafeNet LAN encryption devices with the SafeNet Policy Manager and Policy Database • Installed, configured and implemented the Cylink Policy Manager for Frame-Encryption devices and Link Encryption devices. • Designed, implemented, and supported tail-circuit encryption for Embassies throughout the world • Designed and implemented upgrading of Cisco Routers and switches for Embassies throughout the world • Tested and developed the pilot program for Peribit Sequence Reducers. • Designed, implemented, and performed troubleshooting on VPN's throughout The Department of State • Tested and procured equipment for the IT Control Bureau. • Configured and supported EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Static Routes, and GRE tunnels to world wide embassies. • Designed, configured mobile VPN / wireless network modules for use at conferences and sites throughout the world

May 2009, One of three intelligence analysts chosen to attend Temporary Duty at NSA, CIA, NGA and the Pentagon to represent United States Africa Command’s West Central Fusion Cell

Fall 2008, Dean’s List, American Military University

October-November 2003, “Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Training Module”, Columbus, GA Created and presented training & development program to Columbus State University (CSU) Staff Council and Stewart Community Home directors and staff.

Fall 2003, One of two students elected to the committee in charge of interviewing and choosing new professor for CSU’s communication department

Spring 2003, Southern States Communication Association Conference, Birmingham, AL One of nine students chosen to co-author and present research analysis to conference attendees

Fall 2002, One of two recipients of the Regent’s Global Ambassador Travel Grant for International Education at CSU

July- December 2002 – Peabody Housing Projects, Columbus, GA Community Outreach Organizer – coordinated with the housing authority, organized games and competitions for children in the community, and re-modeled community recreation center

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Supervisor

Start Date: 2005-11-01

Operations & Training Manager (09/09 – 09/11)

Managed 3 supervisors and 5 junior professionals responsible for travel arrangements, lodging and per diem for all work related training, professional development and conference attendances for over 350 individuals

Created and reviewed over 2500 travel orders for Department of Defense personnel work-related travel; accounting for over $3 million of government funds

Drafted the standard operating procedure document for all work-related travel and trained 3 subordinate organizations’ representatives on the process to ensure continuity across the organization

Mentored and personally counseled 5 supervisors on personnel actions such as finances and conducting professional growth sessions; resulted in 3 supervisor’s recommendations for promotion

Supported Operations Unified Protector (Libya) & Enduring Freedom (Iraq), European Command, Africa Command, United States Army in Europe, and Intelligence and Security Command in supervisory positions and through intelligence production

Assisted 1 mission manager and 1 supervisor in the creation of the job-specific mission requirements for SIGINT analysts during the creation of United States Army Africa Command

Served as the Senior Intelligence Supervisor at 3 duty assignments, supervising quality control and intelligence product dissemination spanning 3 continents

Supervised 3 junior professionals in charge of operating and maintaining the TROJAN V3 intelligence system for field and training events

Managed 1 supervisor and 7 young professionals responsible for production of National, Theater specific, and Joint Task Force intelligence products

Permanent Employee

Start Date: 2007-01-01End Date: 2012-04-01

Senior Technical Writer Tech Pubs Team Lead for the Next Generation Channel project. Designed and authored Installation and User Guides, Installation Quick Starts, Quick Reference Cards, Release Notes, MPRs, Service Alerts, artwork for product DVDs, and manual covers. Key player in Content Management Solution (CMS) project to determine need, select and evaluate prospective solutions (e.g., AuthorIt, Arbortext, MadCap Flare, FrameMaker), and propose recommended CMS. Managed Harris Style Guide project producing style guide currently used across several divisions. Designed, wrote, tested, and published the online help system for all Velocity editing products. Managed multiple software and hardware products from specification development to release (e.g., Velocity, NEXIO AMP, Logo) participating in all product meetings, and assisting SQA by providing bug reports and GUI recommendations. Gathered source material from design specifications, expert witnesses, interviews with engineers, and SQA team. Collaborated with training to produce Training Manuals and presentations for end users and field engineers. Developed and implemented Document Control process to track status of deliverables. Created part numbers and ECOs for documentation team, and assisted with BOM development.

Lead Sys. Engineer and Technical Manager

Start Date: 1997-09-01End Date: 2005-06-01

Led a team to assist Boeing in its National System (NS) Verification and Test Program. • Led team to verify a national system's requirements: developed verification documents, attended test events, and accomplished verification and test analyses. These efforts resulted in approval of requirements verification. • Responsible for verification of ground segment subsystems: command and control, telemetry, mission data, downlink, and uplink. Effort included space systems/segments, ground satellite command and control, COMMS, and processing. • Designated by Boeing as the Lead for the verification task for the command and control domain, and command and control interface control document. Coordinated test plans and results between prime and subcontractors, across systems and subsystems, and through many IPTs. As Project Lead, grew the business from one to over five FTEs. • Performed as Technical Manager for first line matrix organization guiding engineers through developing personal performance plans, training, education, department budgeting, and hiring. Responsible for salary planning and career guidance for the engineers in my department. Lead Systems Engineer for Joint Training Simulation Systems (both NRO and DIA systems) • Developed, wrote, and provided systems leadership to unsolicited proposal resulting in unseating incumbent contractor (NRO was the customer). • Led and successfully completed systems requirements analysis and architecture design, resulting in system context, UML object, and preliminary dynamic models leading to successful Architecture design review. • Provided guidance and leadership for management areas: risk, cost estimation, process definition, documentation, and integrated modeling and development environment. • Conducted software cost estimates using SEER-SEM tool that became the basis for successful proposal award. Quality Assurance Engineer for Joint Training Simulation Systems. • Supported development and implementation of SEI/CMM Level 2 processes. • Provided guidance, counseling, and analytical skills to continually improve processes.

Senior Manager, Proposal Development

Timestamp: 2015-07-25

Objective Professional business and proposal development/management consulting position which aligns perfectly with my knowledge, skills and abilities and provides the opportunity to apply my Knowledge Management (KM) and proposal skills and expertise to the winning of new business in a dynamic global organization that recognizes and values the necessity of KM in the Knowledge Age.

Ability Summary More than 35 years experience in government, military, and corporate contracting and proposals and knowledge management including 25 years management experience, 20 years experience in the IT and systems integration industry, more than eight years proposal experience in the travel industry, and four years experience in the construction industry including facilities modification and repair, operations, maintenance, and logistics. Positions as Senior Manager, Proposal Development/Knowledge Management (KM), KM Manager, Proposal Director, Proposal Manager, Senior Writer/Producer, Proposal Project Manager, Proposal Writer, Technical Writer, Administrative Analyst, Business Manager, District Sales Manager, Manager of Facilities and Administration, Manager of Publications/Production, and Manager of Operations Support.Specialized Training: Shipley Associates, Capture Planning for Strategic Wins, Fairfax, VA 2005 - Certificate, Capture Management

Technical Writer

Start Date: 1994-06-01End Date: 1995-08-01

Responsible for technical and management reports for the Department of State (DOS) Washington Maintenance Assistance Center (WASHMAC) contract supporting the Foreign Building Operations (FBO) Facility Maintenance Division. Developed, wrote, edited and produced reports describing a wide range of management, engineering, and maintenance services in the area of building structure, equipment, and plant systems maintenance and modernization. Covered services included the following:

•Project Management and Scheduling including use of automated systems to maintain equipment inventories and program records •Facilities and Equipment Assessment •Architectural and Engineering Design •Construction/Renovation Assistance •Preventive Maintenance/Repair Services

Wrote the planning and estimating report (P&E) for the opening of a U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. Report analyzed the feasibility of potential sites, cost estimates of renovations to existing structures, and included a cost/benefit analysis of alternatives for the new U.S. Embassy in Vietnam.

Senior Principal Consultant

Responsibilities • Managed IT system contract deliverable records management for EFAST, a major, DOL, public-use pension benefits information system – wrote the quarterly and annual status reports. • Provided internal, DOL IT Security training and documentation – wrote technical instructions and training materials for DOL system end users. • Developed and presented IT Security instructional materials – designed, wrote, and created the technical training for DOL staff for Complex Password Construction. • Provided IT Security and information assurance documentation. • Wrote and edited FISMA-mandated IT security documentation for all DOL offices. • Developed training materials for, and managed, the annual DOL enterprise-wide Computer Security Awareness Training.

Accomplishments Created a automated self-paced, self-graded password construction CBT capable of running on any of the Department's computers with the goal of increasing password security. The program was distributable in a CD-ROM and could be used b multiple users, allowing for the training of all 18000 DOL users.

Compiled and published the first CyberSecurity Awareness statistics for the Department.

Senior Military Analyst for the Army G3

Start Date: 2008-12-01End Date: 2009-10-01

5/7, the Force Management and Force Integration Branch. Action officer at weekly scheduled senior level Army Resource meetings as an active participant of the HQDA Army Staff. These included: AR2B, ASM, ACP, LWN/BC, and ARFORGEN Council of Colonels and General Officer Steering Committees. Briefed and prebriefed senior Army leadership as required, and wrote, edited, synthesized and disseminated Executive Summaries for senior leaders within the Force Management Division. Prepared staff actions for decision/review by the VCSA or CSA as required. Produced read ahead books for the Force Integration Branch senior leadership and prebriefed and backbriefed senior officers who routinely interacted with the CSA and the VCSA. Briefed the VCSA and other senior GOs in April 2009 during the Army Synchronization Meeting (ASM) on a unit that was resetting, converting to MTOE modular design, moving, and deploying all within 14 months. Coordinated with FM-FMO action officers for prep sessions and integration of information for the Director of Force Management. Trained an active duty Army Officer in all facets of the position and my responsibilities at contract termination.

Security Specialist - System High Corporation

Timestamp: 2015-04-06

Highly-motivated with two years of program security experience in private sector and government environments. Excellent communication and organizational skills with a record of success in proactively resolving complex security problems. Sound knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures with a proven ability for devising innovative and viable security solutions for multiple government customers.

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER / PROPOSAL WRITER

Timestamp: 2015-10-28

Effective technical writing isn't about finishing a "deliverable" or creating "content"; it's about putting the right words and graphics in the right places, touching hearts and minds to change how people act, think, feel, or fund. Whether I'm creating a manual, a proposal, presentation, web page, or report, I'll make your message UBER: Understood, Believed, Enjoyed, and Remembered. You won't get bland BS your customers "must" read but won't; you will get clear, inviting, human prose they'll read gladly and favorably.

Documentation subjects that would bore other writers fascinate me, and it shows in all I deliver. I've written procedures and manuals for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing equipment in telecommunications and air traffic control; articles explaining nuclear power safety and homeland security technologies; proposals for providing logistics, IT, and professional services; and technical reports and articles about aerospace, manufacturing, IT, and occupational safety and health. Did I mention that engineers and scientists love to work with me because I think and talk like them?

A Word wizard and Acrobat ace, I can solve nearly any formatting or numbering problem in minutes and set up templates to keep novices productive.

Log in to LinkedIn to check out my samples; in many, you can see how the raw material looked before I UBERized it. You wouldn't hire a designer whose site showed no designs or a photographer whose site showed no photos. So why would you hire a tech writer or tech editor whose profile showed no writing or editing?

TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR (GS-12)

Start Date: 1991-01-01End Date: 1992-01-01

Factory Automation Systems Division (now Systems Integration Division). Working with software engineers, designed, wrote, and desktop-published technical status reports and presentations delivered to the Department of Defense for a program to develop and test a software standard (ISO 10303) to denote the geometry, materials, features, and production processes throughout the life cycle of manufactured goods. Developed and managed quarterly reports from trip reports, status reports, and background papers. Wrote sidebars to clarify and enliven difficult topics. The division manager proudly presented these reports to visitors.

All Source Targeting Analyst

Start Date: 2013-06-01End Date: 2014-02-01

US Army CJ2, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan • Provided analytical support within the CJ2 Targeting Cell for the TF Guardian 101 in Bagram Airfield. • Researched, analyzed, wrote, and briefed using network analysis techniques and specialized tools to identify persons of interest and insurgent threats within the assigned areas in Regional Command- East (RC-E). • Conducted research on high value individuals using link analysis and producing diagrams to support targeting efforts. • Supported the maintenance of the RC-E Joint Effects List (JEL), the No Strike List (NSL), Restricted Target List (RTL) and Joint Prioritized Effects List (JPEL). • Provided analytical support to Senior Counterintelligence Analysts and assisted with the creation of Special Operation Forces pre-mission briefs and Concept of Operations (CONOP). • Disseminated target packages, answered requests for information (RFI), and developed pattern of life on targetable individuals to enable military operations against Taliban sub networks and other insurgent networks operating in the area of interest.

Regional Support Engineer

Start Date: 1993-01-01End Date: 1997-07-01

Directorate of Science & Technology/Office of Technical Collection • Provide engineer support for numerous field sites regarding technical and operational issues. • Created, wrote, briefed, and organized technical corporate knowledge into files to meticulously documented personal notes, which are used by other technicians. • Integrated and tested equipment systems prior to deployment, and site installation.

Offering for clients the usage of the best commercial penetration testing tools available on the market (many expensive pentesting tools' licenses are already owned). It previously resulted in winning government contract bids.

Experience consists of 26 years of exposure in computers and networks, 19 years in information security / assurance, 15 years in information system (IS) security auditing, 13 years in project management, 13 years in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, 13 years in application security, 13 years supporting government clients (DoD/ANGB, DSS, DISA, DHHS/FDA, PSC, DoL/ESA, DoS/CA, DHS/FEMA, TSA, DoED, FHFA, LOC, USAID), and 5 years in supporting commercial companies in telecommunication, financial services and banking industry, including banking applications Information Systems (IS) security audits. Education includes ~40 IT certifications, 100+ courses, a Master Degree in Geography (1990), and a second Master Degree in Information Security (2004).

AFFILIATIONS: ACFEI – member of the American College of Forensic Examiners International (www.acfei.com) CSI – member of the Computer Security Institute (www.gocsi.com) IEEE – member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (www.ieee.org) IIA – member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (www.theiia.org) ISACA – member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (www.isaca.org) ISSA – member of the Information Systems Security Association (www.issa.org) NAGC – member of the National Association of Government Contractors (web.governmentcontractors.org) NBISE OST – member of the National Board of Information Security Examiners’ Operational Security Testing Panel (https://www.nbise.org/home/about-us/governance/ostp) NoVaH – member of the Northern Virginia Hackers, DC InfoSec Group (http://novahackers.blogspot.com) OWASP – member of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Northern Virginia Chapter (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Virginia) and Washington DC Chapter (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Washington_DC)

Principal Information Security Engineer

Start Date: 2004-11-01End Date: 2006-09-01

• Performed as a principal information security engineer and an INFOSEC principal subject matter expert to the CA ISSO in a multidisciplinary team environment. • Served as Certification and Accreditation (C&A) certifier for Bureau of Consular Affairs. • Leveraged security consultation expertise and findings to design, and deliver new IT services of customized CA business systems so as to ensure that they exceed DoS security requirements in a cost-effective manner. • Served as lead engineer for NG's CA Risk Management (ST3) and System Security Integration Support (ST6) sub-tasks contract with primary responsibility for all aspects of project planning and management. • Supervised the security engineering team in daily security tasks such as vulnerability assessment and patch discovery, testing, implementation, and monitoring in the entire State Dept. Bureau of Consular Affairs. • Created additional technical positions in his security engineering team, billable to the federal contract. • Performed "hands-on" laboratory analyses, security assessments, penetration testing, document evaluation findings, and provided recommendations to government management, team members, and contractors. • Developed and coordinated related project lifecycle security engineering processes and documentation. • Completed vulnerability assessment analysis of CA's Major Applications and General Support Systems. • Defined information security strategy, briefed CA management and system administrators about the vulnerability assessment reports, presented and prioritized options for risk mitigation. • Completed the vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, IT audit, and risk assessment framework on thousands computers, using a variety of automated tools (BTK, MBSA, Harris STAT, Nessus, and AppDetective) as well as manual review and testing of security configurations that include, but are not limited to Windows 2003/2000/NT Server, Windows XP/2000Pro/NT workstation, IIS 6/5/4, SQL Server 2005/2000/7, and Oracle 8i/9i R2/10g RDBMS. • Advised DoS and CA Patch Management groups to enhance methodology and procedures of implementing Microsoft and other vendors' security patches. • Provided technical services for network security monitoring support focusing on server and workstation security. • Reported weekly to the CA ISSO about vulnerability assessment and mitigation activities. • Reviewed information security controls to help provide effective, efficient and secure access to information within operating systems, databases, and applications. • Worked independently on new business development opportunities and on the scope of prospective engagements, wrote, developed and delivered proposals. • Lead technical efforts to research and evaluate new security-related technologies, security vendor offerings, and integrated any appropriate products aimed at reducing the risk to CA's network environment; it resulted in several new products being added to CA's software baseline that are currently in use. • Analyzed and decomposed government customer needs and requirements to identify appropriate solutions. • Lead analysis and planning for standing up new Harris STAT vulnerability assessment and monitoring security architecture and compliance with the Department's and Bureau's information security policies and procedures. • Analyzed existing network infrastructures and provide recommendations to government managers to ensure secure communication of sensitive data and to reduce threats to the DoS SBU network. • Evaluated DoS Diplomatic Security (DS) Windows and Database Security Configuration guides. • Interfaced with the various customers, government management, and projects stakeholders within Consular Affairs and DoS in order to successfully integrate recommended solutions into the existing infrastructure.

Lead SOC/Cyber Security Specialist

Start Date: 2011-10-01

Managed 24/7/365 CND (computer network defense) program for incident response and handling for cyber threats. Ensured proper staffing and shift coverage for the 24/7/365 cyber security operation center. • Managed quality control within the SOC to ensure that outgoing communications and tracking forms are compliant with SOPs and error free through the random auditing of incident communications. • Ensured that all incidents are tasked to staff in a fair and just manner based on workload and skills. Trained new hires to bring them up to speed on Security Tools, Policies and incident response actions. • Researched, wrote, and submitted cyber intelligence trends for CISO and Chief of Staff's monthly and weekly reports based on information gathered and trend analysis. Briefed management on mid to high-level events/incidents in both technical and non-technical language. • Continuously monitored customer networks in a 24x7 SOC environment utilizing tools such as NetWitness, ArcSight, McAfee ePO, FireEye, Sourcefire, and Snort. • Detect, mitigate and remediate security vulnerabilities, intrusions and compromises on Library networks and workstations. • Proactively searched the network for Zero-Days (new exploits and vulnerabilities) that were reported or sighted in the intelligence community, open sources, and closed sources including indicators provided by US-Cert. • Monitored IDS/IPS (Snort/ISS), and provided incident response and handling support for various incidents (Policy violation [P2P], Malware, attack on DMZ [SQL injection, XSS], and more. • Conduct detailed computer forensics investigations using EnCase to locate and extract malicious files for further analysis. • Performed scans on Blackberry's for any suspicious or malicious activity prior to and after a user has gone on foreign travel. • Created help desk tickets for security remediation (e.g. removing objects that threatened security postures like malware/rootkit, p2p program, etc.) • Review and analyzed system security logs of infected host • Routinely interacted with interagency task forces and US-Cert to share time sensitive indicators related to current threats and vulnerabilities to Library networks and users • Detected, analyzed, documented and remediated thousands of malware (Advanced Persistent Threat, Crimeware) incidents including targeted spearphish emails, targeted wateringhole attacks, drive-by malware. • Responsible for writing and maintaining multiple situational awareness reports used to profile threat actors, predict targeted end users, and create actionable intelligence. • Created intrusion detection reports for mid-level and senior policymakers illustrating network-based attacks, patterns of targeted end-users and malware characteristics. • Collect and process TTPs from open source reports into a master file and format new content to be uploaded security tools. • Evaluate current security posture against new malware trends in OSINT reports and recommend changes if necessary. • Gather reports on targeted threats from all sources, including news articles, research papers, vendor publications, partner agencies, and trusted third parties. • Identified and processed hundreds of indicators of compromise (IOCs) from online reports of targeted malware. • Collected and processed tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) from intelligence reports on targeted threat actors. • Proactively monitored various threat actors via various sources to include social media, pastebin, online forums, IRC for new operations and attacks.

Senior CI Agent

Start Date: 2002-11-01End Date: 2005-01-01

Served as the Homeland Security Representative for INSCOM; established and maintained liaison contacts with other DOD agencies such as the JITF-CT and FBI. • Researched, wrote, and submitted Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) based on analysis of the domestic terrorist threat situation. • During six month deployment to Honduras served as Team Leader of five person counterintelligence team that provided the Joint Task Force Bravo (JTF-B) Commander, JTF-B Army, Air Force, and civilian personnel with situational awareness and threat (OPSEC/SAEDA) briefings. • Conducted ten vulnerability threat assessments of installations and sites used by JTF-B personnel located throughout Central America. • Reduced caseload by half while serving as the Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) case control manager; supervised and trained five subordinates in the conduct of PSIs.

Principal Research Analyst - CENTRA Technology, Inc

Timestamp: 2015-12-25

Ms. Ross has over five years of experience as an all-source analyst in the Intelligence Community, primarily supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) on various contracts. She has performed in a leadership and managerial role on a number of projects and feels comfortable coordinating strategies and collaborating ideas in a team dynamic. As a trainer for the DHS Open Source Intelligence Practitioners course, she has developed exceptional oral communication skills to complement her already strong research and writing abilities. Ms. Ross also has experience at DHS headquarters, where she currently serves as Deputy Program Manager and an Open Source Specialist, managing contract personnel and utilizing her Arabic and Spanish foreign-language skills to collect counterterrorism-related information and monitor terrorism tactics, techniques, and procedures. She has a strong background in assessing threats to critical infrastructure, specifically the Information Technology and Telecommunications sectors, and has extensive experience researching, analyzing, and writing papers on various topics, including homegrown violent extremism, domestic terrorism, and cyber security. She also has significant experience with business development and proposal writing. Ms. Ross has studied abroad in Egypt, and she took part in a research program at the NATO and EU headquarters in Belgium and the United Nations headquarters in Switzerland.

Principal Research Analyst

Start Date: 2008-06-01

Serves as Deputy Program Manager and Open Source Specialist at DHS headquarters utilizing her Arabic- and Spanish-language skills to collect on counterterrorism-related targets; manages and produces a daily terrorism report; responds to requests for information from state and local fusion centers; researches topics for the Secretary's Daily Brief; provides situational awareness monitoring efforts, including the attempted Yemen cargo bombing terrorist attacks in 2010, and the Boston Marathon Bombings and Middle East Embassy threats of 2013. • Writes proposals, requests for information, and white papers; contributes to various business development activities; and serves as corporate staffing manager. • Served as Deputy Program Manager for a contract supporting the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), examining threats to critical infrastructure and key resources in the United States; managed a weekly intelligence product for CFIUS distributed to DHS and DoD components; and monitored activity in, and wrote articles about, the IT and Telecommunications sectors. • Instructed the DHS Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Practitioners course, traveling to numerous State and Local Fusion Centers and other DHS component offices across the country to teach law enforcement agents various technologies to exploit OSINT; developed course material and online module training. • Managed, wrote, edited, and produced a daily product summarizing aviation security threats for the DHS Air Domain Intelligence Integration Element. • Researched and managed the coordination of papers on various topics, including homegrown violent extremism, domestic terrorism, cyber security, and use of Internet technologies in the Middle East; researched and prepared reports relating to international affairs, including a survey translating foreign blog reactions to the US financial crisis, and the impact of the Internet on economic boycotts. • Wrote literature surveys and all-topic and open source analyses; coordinated expert panels and conferences.

Contractor - Staffing Agencies

Recruiter

Start Date: 2005-03-01End Date: 2007-08-01

Accomplishments: • Conducted recruitment, screening, interviewing, and hiring of applicants for positions in both corporate and guard force. • Identified resources for proposal development opportunities and coordinated availability of resources. Conducted market research and analysis. • Planned, reviewed, wrote, edit, and oversee production of business development-related documents such as proposals, staffing and resumes • Processed applicants for positions requiring Secret Clearances. • Sourced and placed ads in many publications and on many internet employment websites in the US and abroad. • Conducted and participated in job fairs in the US, and Puerto Rico, 10 - 20 new hires monthly for OCONUS positions. • Participated in HR Quality Assurance Audits, to insure compliance with government regulations. • Gathered Salary information for new business proposals and re-compete contract bids. • Utilized creative sourcing and advertising techniques to build and maintain a candidate pool or top-notch professionals.

Senior Logistic Analyst / Technical Writer-Editor /Q/A

Start Date: 2005-09-01End Date: 2011-09-01

Performed Technical Writing tasks encompassing all aspects of updating Naval and Coast Guard aircraft […] Publications. Developed Database for tracking all GFI supporting the CH-53 CNS/ATM Integration effort. Began the development of CH-53 CNS/ATM baseline for technical manuals in XML format. Performed Quality Assurance red lines, NATOPS, NATIP, TD incorporation, and final Q/A checks of all H-53 Publications and Graphics before release to government customer. Supported C-2A/E-2C Aging Aircraft Program, PMA-231 Office. Performed engineering and logistics analysis for C-2A readiness degraders, in addition to interfacing with the O / I level fleet, NAVAIR depots, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Performed queries and analyzed data from Navy Maintenance and Material Management System (3-M) databases to determine the root cause of the readiness degraders in order to identify potential logistical/engineering solutions and incorporate data into Navy ERP system. Provided oversight of Critical Item Logistic Review (CILR) Action Records to improve timeliness, technical content, and overall quality and completeness. Collected historical data of problem components associated with the C-2A Internal Communication System (ICS) and the Personnel Address System (PA). Degrader information will be scrutinized for solutions to, or replacement of current ICS/PA systems. Co-researched, wrote, and delivered a detailed ICS report concerning C-2 failure rates, failure modes, and recommended corrective actions. Brainstormed with PMA-209 to resolve contract issues surrounding the current configuration and future software upgrades for the ARC-210 RT-1794C radio. Researched and completed new and repaired cost data for the AN/APN 234 Airborne Color Weather Radar System for the C-2A. Coordinated with Advanced Hawk Eye program to initiate development of an ECP to incorporate the modified elevator actuator developed by the E-2D onto C-2A and E-2C platforms. Researched and collected logistics data to support future C-2A/E-2C Flight Control Hydraulic Actuators changes to their dynamic and static seals. Combining efforts within PMA- 231 to evaluate the most efficient and cost effective solutions for the C-2A and E-2C/D aircraft hydraulic actuator flight control issues. Worked in conjunction with Fleet Support Team (FST 6.A), to draft an ECP for the installation of the C-2A Aft Engine Mount Cooling System. Completed collection of malfunction code data breakdown and no effect information from the Depot level of aircraft maintenance for various C-2A Avionics systems (LPIA, TAWS, TCAS, and ARC-210). Provided logistics and engineering support for the ICS Control Panel and Radio Select Panel, and Public Address Amplifier. Co-wrote an extensive white paper detailing the causes of long standing ICS performance problems and coordinated with PMA-209 to identify existing engineering design solutions for these acknowledged problems. Member of a two man team who pursued Avionics Component Improvement Program (AVCIP) funding to implement the ICS Control Panel modifications. Resulting in an AVCIP board award of […] for the ICS proposal. Maintained and updated the Air Vehicle Work Load Forecast Task List for AV IPT and Fleet Support Team (FST) planning purposes. Developed upgrades to the spreadsheet to include the PMA-231 "Figure of Merit" calculations, used to evaluate and rank work tasks throughout the PMA, to facilitate evaluation and ranking of Air Vehicle tasks by the IPT. Assisted in developing and preparing the following Engineering Change Proposals and Statements of Work (SOW) for review by PMA-231 IPT Leads. Revised C-2A Aft Engine Mount Cooling ECP implementation and cost strategy. Drafted "Part I" Pressurization System, and Cargo Ramp Seal Preliminary ECP.Drafted Statement of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL), and Contract Line Items (CLINs) for the C-2A Structural Data Recording Set. Completed development of the Pressurization System, and Cargo Ramp Seal Statement of Work (SOW). Initiated the development of the CDRLs, PIDS, and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for the Pressurization System and Cargo Ramp. Assisted in the development of the CNS/ATM Engineering Data Requirement Agreement Plan (EDRAP) for the C-2A aircraft. Researched and jointly wrote Business Case Analyses to justify funding for proposed solutions and review of C-2A aircraft Engineering Change Proposals including procurement schedules, installation schedules, and budgets. Assigned tasking to support PMA-231 Systems Engineering and Safety Class Desk with the development of hazard report packages (HAZREPS) for review, and endorsement by NAVAIR. Tasked with supporting Systems Safety IPT Lead with concerns toward fleet top 10 safety issues for the E-2C, D, and C-2. Reviewed all Naval Messages, Aircraft Material Condition Reports (AMCR), and HAZREPS pertaining to PMA-231 platforms and ensured hazards associated with each system, subsystem, and equipment are identified, analyzed, prioritized, then eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level of risk. Supported the Systems Engineering Safety Class Desk and IPT Lead in revising the System Engineering and Safety portion of the NAVAIR website in order to enhance fleet user effectiveness. Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 based safety analyses.

Chinese Linguist - Chenega Technical Innovation Incorporated

Timestamp: 2015-12-25

To obtain a management position as a administrative officer Announcement Number: […] USAJOB Control Number […]• Current active Top Secret - SCI Clearance • 15 years tactical and strategic experience as Military Chinese Mandarin/Amoy linguist • Attended ICC in 2008 and taught Defense Language Institute's intermediate and advance course for Chinese Mandarin students and mentored linguists

Volume Lead - Proposal Examples

DC, VA, MD

Start Date: 1998-05-01End Date: 2002-01-01

Consultant * Wrote, edited, desktop published, and rebranded a multi-platform, multi-volume set of virtual private network software manuals for V-ONE and their customer Citrix Technology. * Researched, integrated, and wrote past performance capabilities for Brown & Root, a subsidiary of Halliburton Inc., and an international team of 17 subcontractors for the Star Treaty II nuclear reduction program. * Coordinated a series of Prime Alliance e-services proposals (24/7 when needed, performing multiple roles as a key editing, graphic arts, desktop publishing, and production resource) at IBM for the enterprise-wide IRS Modernization project. The three large wins from this work created IBM's new Federal division after a selloff. * Authored a series of technologically complex, portal-related web site and Veterans Administration proposals for Condor Technology (another company where my work helped win many contracts that was acquired by CACI). * Researched, wrote, and designed a graphically exciting e-business presentation for KPMG's Public Sector that was used across the US for years. Also authored a marketing plan with a large Internet -channel- in Phase II and III for a medical group client. * Coordinated two proposals concurrently at Orbital and Keane Federal while juggling color team events, site photography, graphics creation, editing and writing, trafficking hard and soft copy edits, and seeing the finished document through production to quality control and shipment. * Other clients included Computer Sciences Corporation, Northrop Grumman (Logicon), EER, Spectrum Systems, Inc., Wang, Multimax, Inc., UTA, DynCorp, Unisys, PRC, SAIC, Vector Data Systems (Anteon), Intellisource, Focal Communications, and TRW. * Other responses included Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Build1A/Federal Aviation Administration; Treasury Information Processing Support Services II/Internal Revenue Service; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Outsourcing Desktop Initiative for NASA; Information Technology Omnibus Procurement II/Department of Transportation; Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston/NAVY; Project Breakthrough/National Security Agency; Economic Development Administration Information Systems Division/Department of Commerce; Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Seat Management/Air Force; MOST Seat Management/General Services Administration (GSA); Professional Engineering Services/GSA; Houston Local Area Carrier/GSA; Delivery Order Tracking System/United States Coast Guard; Millennia; Ballistic Missile Defense Organization; Fairfax County Children's Services; and proposals for numerous document imaging systems.

Volume Lead

Start Date: 2012-01-01End Date: 2012-01-01

2012 Coordinated, wrote, edited, and provided graphics for responses to the $5M Tbilisi, Georgia Mission Evaluation Mechanism, and the $15M Office of Science and Technology in the Policy, Planning and Learning Bureau efforts for small business client. Functioned as Volume Lead on Annexes for all (past performance, resumes, workplans, and marking plan). Wrote and edited resumes for the $103M Joint Special Operations Command Headquarters Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contracts Specialty Services, the $1.3M Air Force Force Special Operations Command Medical Service Group, and the $40M Air Force Special Operations Forces Command and Control Mission Support task orders (TO) for a thriving Veteran-owned business.

Dari Linguist for Open Source - STG Inc

Program Manager

Start Date: 2002-08-01End Date: 2004-10-01

Managed programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives: Planned and developed methods and procedures for implementing programs. Reviewed reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished. Prepared program reports for the Board of Directors. Controlled expenditures in accordance with budget allocations. Developed, wrote, and edit proposals for new humanitarian and educational programs. Wrote proposals for original program concepts, and submitted to funding sources. Participated in selection of consultants and vendors.

MILITARY SERVICE 721st Military Intelligence Battalion, 702nd Military Intelligence Group, Fort Gordon, GA: February, 1996 – June 2000 Staff Sergeant: Squad Leader, Command Language Program Manager, Instructor, and Team Leader for a multi-service intelligence team. Designed, wrote, proofread, edited, and taught over 100 lessons in Persian-Farsi to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and civilians to enhance their language skills. Created, proofread, edited and produced course material and provided instruction to linguists in world-wide units and multi-service and Army units Ensured complete testing and class scheduling for over 100 linguists in 12 languages, resulting in a 92% rate of success for linguists taking the Defense Language Proficiency Test. Managed a […] per year budget for the procuring of instructors, providing instruction to students by sending them to areas for study in the United States and abroad, purchased training materials and advised the Commander on all aspects of language training within the unit. Created and updated databases in order to track testing dates and scores and classes for over 100 linguists. Managed multi-service team providing direct indication and warning support for national and theater-level assets, and provided quality assurance of junior linguists' work by proofreading and editing texts in order to provide 100% accuracy in reporting. Coordinated with linguists and reporters to ensure accuracy of products. Developed a group physical training regimen so that all members of the thirty-man platoon were able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, which consisted of a timed two-mile run, two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups. Developed individual training for soldiers who had difficulty meeting Army standards. Developed exercise regimes which utilized free-weight equipment, exercise machines, partner-assisted weight-free exercises and calisthenics. One hundred percent of trained soldiers passed the Army Physical Fitness Test. Currently speak French, German and Persian-Farsi. Trained in the use of UNIX and SUN-OS systems. Proficient in the use of Windows Office programs, i.e. Word for Windows, Access, Excel. Capable of typing 60 words per minute. 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC: July 1989 – February 1996 Staff Sergeant: Senior Linguist and member of a Support Operation Team Alpha. Taught numerous courses in weapons, tactics, emergency medicine and communications in English and French to both United States soldiers and to foreign soldiers. Provided intelligence, augmentation, French and Persian linguistic support to Battalion, Company and Operation Detachment-Alpha teams. Provided indications and early warning to Battalion and Group level assets in Kuwait City during and after the Gulf War. Temporarily assigned as the Logistics Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the United States Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad in order to support the Defense Attache Office from July 1992 - September 1992. Chosen to serve as the Operations Non-Commissioned Officer for a Special Forces Company during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, normally a position given to a senior ranking non-commissioned officer, May 1995.

Security Officer

Start Date: 2000-10-01End Date: 2002-11-01

Responsible for protecting life and property at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); enforcing all applicable federal, state and FLETC laws, rules and regulations; ensuring access control through proper identification checks; conducting weapons registration and storage for incoming students, staff and visitors; conducting routine patrols to check for fires, safety concerns, disturbances, signs of unauthorized entry, suspicious persons or activity and anything deemed to be a concern; responding to fire and/or intrusion alarms; conducting vehicle inspections for contraband; responding to reports of disturbances, theft, vehicle accidents, injury and illness and other routine calls; providing emergency first aid to FLETC staff, students and visitors and arrange for transportation to a medical facility if necessary; conducting preliminary investigations on all incidents that occur and write detailed reports for submission to the Special Investigations and Security Division at FLETC. Certified Adult CPR responder.